Idler
Special Projects Operator
$125K–$400K
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 6, 2026
- Experience
- One to four years in an operationally intense environment, or an exceptional record as a new graduate.
About the job
Recruit and manage a network of experts for data production, while designing hiring processes and building tools to automate network operations.
What you'll do
- Recruit, screen, onboard, schedule, and support experts; monitor work quality and manage payments.
- Build and automate tools for applications, qualification, scheduling, scoring, payments, reporting, and communication.
- Handle operational paperwork, including payroll tasks, compliance documents, and account provisioning and removal.
What they ask for
- One to four years in an operationally intense environment, or an exceptional record as a new graduate.
- Ability and enthusiasm to build tools with AI assistance, read documentation, and get something working unaided; professional engineering background not required.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- High tolerance for ambiguity, intensity, and sustained effort when needed.
Nice to have
- Experience earning a place in a community you started outside of.
- Event hosting, or experience in a high-pressure, metrics-driven field such as consulting or banking.
Pay
$125K – $400K (base salary); 0.1% – 1% (equity)
AI focus
Build tools with AI assistance to automate expert recruitment, management, and related operations.
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